Two teams were formed that year - the Toronto Panthers and the Mississauga Mustangs, with a draft of interested players prior to a three-game season and Grand Final.

The coaches of those inaugural teams – John Pearson (Toronto Panthers) and Terence Wallis (Mississauga Mustangs) brought a significant amount of experience from playing at a high level in Australia.

An interesting fact is that the first Grand Final was attended by a number of AFL executives including Ron Barrassi and members of the Geelong Cats and Melbourne Demons.

2012 saw the women's division double in size to 6 teams competing, and the junior competition continued over the summer holidays.

London (Ontario) AFC withdrew before the official start to the season and the team's players were absorbed into the Quebec Saints.